“Shelly you promised me you would do shots with me at the bar and you haven’t…” Chris was making a good point. But it was midnight and the shots were actually half full tumblers of Jack Daniels. For once, I didn’t do shots. I would like to apologise unreservedly to Chris for this serious error. I feel I have let him… and myself… down. Hopefully the pictures will make up for it.

Chris and Lou got hitched on the family farm in Coniston Cold. It was a proper family affair. And there were FIVE Papakata tipis – 5! And they were stuffed with family heirlooms and cool graphics, pretty country flowers and an amazing banner made by one of the bridesmaids.

And then Lou produced the feather headdress and the tasseled leather jacket… well, it doesn’t get better than that really.

Congratulations and thanks to them both (and their beautiful families) for having me along for the ride.